America’s leading premium pet grooming franchise brand has entered three new states in a single move. Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, the pet services franchise concept, announced on June 16, 2026, the opening of locations in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Utah, bringing its national footprint to 36 states and Canada and marking one of the brand’s most active growth periods since its founding.
The three new openings are located in Rogers, Arkansas; Edmond, Oklahoma; and the Olympus Hills neighborhood of Millcreek, Utah. The expansion builds on a significant recent milestone: Woof Gang crossed the 300-location mark earlier this year. The brand is now targeting approximately 450 stores across North America by 2027, reflecting a sustained trajectory of multi-state growth that has characterized the company over the past several years.
New Stores in Rogers, Edmond, and Millcreek
Each of the three new locations carries the Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming model: professional grooming services combined with a curated retail offering of pet products, treats, and accessories. The openings represent the brand’s first presence in Arkansas and Oklahoma, and an additional foothold in Utah. According to the company, the new franchisees join a system that has been expanding steadily across Sun Belt and Mountain West markets, where pet ownership rates and demand for premium grooming services have remained consistently high.
A Pet Services Sector That Has Held Up Through Economic Turbulence
The pet grooming and services industry has drawn attention from franchise investors in recent years, in part because of its recurring revenue model and the tendency of pet owners to prioritize professional grooming regardless of broader economic conditions. According to the American Pet Products Association, total U.S. pet industry expenditures have grown consistently year over year. Woof Gang’s expansion into new states reflects ongoing franchisee interest in the segment, where appointment-based service models and loyal customer bases tend to support relatively predictable demand.
450 Locations Targeted as the Brand Plots Its Next Phase
Woof Gang’s stated target of approximately 450 locations across North America by 2027 would represent a roughly 50% increase over the current system size. The brand has been pursuing a state-by-state expansion strategy, with recent openings concentrated in markets where franchise demand has outpaced available supply. The simultaneous launch in three states in a single announcement indicates a coordination of franchise development activity, though the timeline for reaching the 450-unit target will depend on franchisee recruitment, build-out timelines, and local market conditions in each territory.
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